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LX55 VWF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VWF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,335 miles

Front brake discs worn/ corroded on inside

Fail 21 Jan 2022 80,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn/ corroded on inside

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,229 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2021 74,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 70,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,219 miles

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,907 miles

front anti-roll bar links cracking

nail in n/s front tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti-roll bar links cracking

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,536 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,673 miles

front anti-roll bar link rubbers splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,751 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 56,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,591 miles

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 53,591 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,461 miles

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,733 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f coil spring plastic cover insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,365 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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LX55 VWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 VWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX55 VWF registered?

LX55 VWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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